Encap Machine Operator 2nd Shift - Forsyth, MO

Job Title

Encap Machine Operator 2nd Shift
- Forsyth, MO

Operations:
Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Encap Machine Operator 2nd Shift
- Forsyth, MO

Work Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 2:15pm-12:45am

All Training takes place on 1st Shift 5am-3:30pm

Overtime as needed on Fridays

SUMMARY:

To set up, operate and tear down automatics and semi-automatic machines in the Encapsulation department and to ensure all product passes inspection before being sent to the customer. There will be opportunities for cross-training in the Blending Department, Tableting Department, and the Packaging Department.

• Assemble, set up, operate independently and tear down/ disassemble all equipment involved in the departmental process for a total of up to twenty or more different pieces of equipment.

• Operate a semi-automatic and automatic encapsulating machines, including inspection apparatus.

• Conduct visual inspection of encapsulated product to detect and remove defective products.

• Ensure cleaning and general maintenance of all departmental equipment and production areas.

• Responsible for documentation of batch/lot numbers, dates and various other data.

• Cross train on various equipment and in other departments.

• Properly clean and place numbers on barrels to be used in encapsulation rooms.

• Take capsule weights and adjust when necessary to automatic encapsulation machines.

• Make part change overs and minor repairs on all encapsulating machines when needed.

• Properly clean and prepare encapsulating machines for the next formula of powder.

• Inspect capsules as they are produced by the encapsulating machines.

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

• Ensure proper PPE is utilized.

• The equipment listed is representative of what an employee must be able to operate to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Semi-automatic and automatic machines, inspection apparatus, scales, product moving equipment, computer, PPE, and a forced air respirator.

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience.

• Basic computer skills are necessary.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to write simple correspondence.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardization situations.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Must have manual dexterity, attention to detail and the ability to follow directions.

• Must be able to multi-task and work at a fast pace.

• Must understand and conform to all safety guidelines.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.

• The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee is occasionally required to sit, twist, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

• Specific vision abilities…